[Frank2312]

My sister does that.

She just keeps the TV on at all times.

Watching a show on Netflix on her tablet? TV on.

Takes a shower and is in the bathroom for 30-45 minutes? TV on.

Leaves the house and someone is there, though not watching TV? Let's TV on. I have to shut it down myself.

I have absolutely no idea how she picked up that habit. No one in the (immediate) family does it.

[jcbrand]

My impression is that people generally leave the television or radio on the entire day because they struggle with silence and being alone with their thoughts.

The same is true with social media and internet addictions, although there's also the dopamine kick to contend with, which makes them a bit different.

Practicing meditation, general mindfulness and taking long (more than a week) holidays without internet or even electricity helps me a lot to avoid getting addicted to distractions.

[mixmastamyk]

Some people like background noise, not a fan myself.

[Nition]

If pure background noise is the goal, a radio would waste a lot less electricity.

[TomMarius]

You're of course true, but nowadays the consumption of a TV isn't that tragic.

[Markoff]

not so many people have dedicated radio these days compared to TV and listening radio through mobile and BT speaker is kinda PITA